Deficiency Records for Paradigm at Westbury
Updated as of January 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Paradigm at Westbury. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
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Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-22 | Y |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2017-06-16 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | N |
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | N |
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's file. | Health | 2017-07-18 | 2017-08-14 | Y |
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-06-16 | 2017-07-18 | Y |
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-18 | Y |
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-18 | Y |
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-18 | Y |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-18 | Y |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-18 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-18 | Y |
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-02-28 | 2017-03-30 | Y |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-01-10 | 2017-02-09 | Y |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-11-25 | Y |
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-11-25 | Y |
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-11-25 | Y |
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-11-25 | Y |
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-09-23 | Y |
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-17 | Y |
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's file. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-07-18 | N |
Provide residents with private access to a telephone. | Health | 2015-06-19 | 2015-07-30 | N |
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-06-19 | 2015-07-30 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-06-19 | 2015-07-30 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-06-19 | 2015-07-30 | N |